Originally Posted by
tableplay
Originally Posted by
DGenBen
This is why there was no roadside government “civil asset forfeiture” in the old west.
Yes great points guys. Each man was his own government.
Exactly.
Disputes were considered "private" matters and no business of the "State".
You could "duke it out" without fear of being arrested or sued for assault.
Men were Men and Women Loved them for it.
Somewhere along the way the little twerps (Betas) took over and the lawyering shit completely out of control.
Now we are in a situation where someone's coffee is too hot, and they get a million-dollar settlement.
Thieves can literally be stealing your property and get injured and sue you and win in court!?
Don't get me wrong, that era had its own problems and injustices but like tableplay said:
Each man was his own government, and, in my opinion, it was a better system and individuals actually respected each other.